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Hot weather tips can help you stay cool and save money too

Hot-weather tips

When summer temperatures soar, Tampa Electric urges you to take precautions when going out in the heat and to limit outdoor activities. If you must go outdoors, heed these hot weather tips and wear light-colored clothing and drink plenty of fluids. Summer temperatures can also make air conditioners work overtime. This results in increased energy use and higher electric bills. Here are some hot weather tips to help you keep…

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We’re raising the bar on energy efficiency

In the coming weeks, we expect the Florida Publics Service Commission (FPSC) will approve our new energy-efficiency goals – often referred to as Demand-Side Management (DSM) goals. Our proposed goals add up to 165-Gigawatt hours over the next 10 years – a 14 percent increase over the company’s current 10-year goal. To put this in perspective, the energy-efficiency programs we make available to all our customers will offset the need…

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You’re about to pay a lot less for your electric service

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It’s official. Tampa Electric’s 2019 bills are going back in time—all the way to 2005. What does that mean? Vintage rates – the lowest in 13 years. The average residential bill is dropping by more than $8, or about 8 percent, to $99.53 for 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of usage. Commercial and industrial customers will also see bills drop by about 8 percent to 10 percent, depending on usage. The decrease,…

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Energy auditing for homes and businesses

Having an energy audit is an important step to using energy more wisely. In some places, like New York City, it’s mandatory to help reduce pollution. In other places, energy providers offer audits for free. That’s what we do at Tampa Electric. So, what exactly is an energy audit? Simply put it’s an inspection of your home that helps identifies areas where you may be wasting valuable energy. When you…

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Celebrate National Energy Awareness Month with TECO’s many efficiency programs

October brings cooler weather, pumpkins, Halloween…and something else that can bring value to your life all year round: National Energy Awareness Month. Introduced by President George H.W. Bush in 1991, the purpose of National Energy Awareness Month is to raise awareness among everyone about the importance of energy sustainability and protecting our world’s resources. This is a big deal for you, for Tampa Electric and for everyone in the communities…

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